Israeli Soldier Killed By Hamas Sniper Yesterday, Hours Before Ceasefire Officially Went Into Effect
According to a report by Times of Israel, on October 10, 2025, an Israeli soldier was killed by sniper fire in Gaza yesterday, just hours before the ceasefire officially went into effect, in what sources described as part of Hamas’s efforts to secure last-minute “achievements” before hostilities ended.
According to several reports, Israel responded with a targeted strike on a building to eliminate the terrorist responsible for the attack.
The Israeli Defense Forces stated the strike was carried out after identifying what appeared to be a threat to the position of IDF troops in the area.
However, Gaza civil defense groups reported that the attack caused significant casualties, with over 40 people trapped under rubble.
Emergency teams have recovered four bodies following the strike, raising concerns about civilian casualties in the final hours of the conflict.
The incident underscores the tensions that persisted until the very last moments before the ceasefire agreement took hold.
Hamas’s apparent attempt to claim final battlefield victories before the cessation of hostilities reflects the complex dynamics that characterized the conflict’s conclusion.
The IDF announced it has redeployed forces to agreed-upon positions in preparation for the release of hostages held by Hamas. The military confirmed that the ceasefire officially went into effect at 12:00 noon Israel time.
The timing of the soldier’s death adds a tragic note to the ceasefire announcement, highlighting the human cost of the conflict that continued until the final hours.
The incident also raises questions about how both sides will navigate the fragile early stages of the agreement.
With the ceasefire now in effect, attention turns to the implementation of its terms, including the anticipated release of hostages and the withdrawal of Israeli forces to designated areas as outlined in the first phase of the deal.
